"Defendant with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Faces New Charges After Attacking Las Vegas Judge"

1 min read
Source: The Guardian US
"Defendant with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Faces New Charges After Attacking Las Vegas Judge"
Photo: The Guardian US
TL;DR Summary

Deobra Redden, who attacked a Las Vegas judge during a court appearance, has been revealed to have schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by his lawyer. Despite his family acknowledging his actions, they emphasize that his mental health was not considered before the incident. Redden, sentenced to up to four years in state prison, could be eligible for parole in 19 months. His family believes that his mental condition was not taken into account during sentencing and that prison may not be the best solution for his struggles.

Share this article

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

1

Time Saved

2 min

vs 3 min read

Condensed

83%

50786 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on The Guardian US